Barry - real name Barry Elliot - died on August 5 after a secret year-long battle with bone cancer at the age of 73.

He along with his brother Paul made up the ' Chuckle Brothers ' - a comedy duo which entertained and delighted generations of children and adults.

Barry's private funeral took place at his Rotherham United's New York Stadium at just before 1pm today.

Mourners had been invited to take part in a celebration of Barry's life first and hundreds of fans took the opportunity to do so, flooding the streets around the ground.

The hearse carrying his coffin arrived outside the main reception of the stadium - where the entertainer used to watch his favourite team - to the sound of fans chanting his famous catchphrase, 'to me, to you', the Mirror reports.

Paul Chuckle carries the coffin of his brother Barry Chuckle during his funeral service at The New York Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Rotherham, England. (Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

His brother and showbiz partner, Paul Elliott, could be seen wiping away tears as he carried the coffin into the grounds alongside three other men. Barry is believed to have been carried in through the players' entrance.

Among those attending the private ceremony were comedian Roy Chubby Brown, legendary Leeds United player Eddie Gray and former Rotherham United manager Ronnie Moore.

John Altman, famed for playing villain Nick Cotton in Eastenders, and Loose Women panelist Linda Nolan could also be seen arriving at the event.

Tommy Cannon, of comedy duo Cannon and Ball, also arrived to pay his last respects at the New York Stadium in Rotherham along with kids TV presenter Don Maclean.